Program Manager

Magna International; Bowling Green (FL); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Employee Profit‑Sharing Plan

Paid Vacation

11 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program

Resumo da vaga

Magna is seeking an experienced Program/Project Manager to lead automotive development programs in Bowling Green, KY. You will coordinate design, tooling, and production activities with vendors and customers, ensuring milestones, cost, and quality targets are met.

You will drive CPMP processes, manage cross-functional teams, and communicate progress and risks to stakeholders. A strong manufacturing background and Ford program experience are valued.

Qualificações

• Minimum 1 year in manufacturing environment preferred with proven results.
• 10–15+ years of experience as a Program/Project Manager in direct, customer-facing roles (Ford).
• Experience with program launches and cross-functional delivery.

Responsabilidades

• Develops and manages new and existing programs to meet requirements within the facility.
• Coordinate vendor activities for design, tooling and parts to meet cost and schedule targets.
• Prepare quotations for piece cost and tooling and provide launch support at customer locations.
• Maintain CPMP project schedules and ensure milestones are met.
• Communicate deviations to stakeholders in a timely manner and drive corrective actions.
• Oversee adherence to final budget and liaise with functional departments for program success.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Customer-facing

Team coordination

Formação

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred

High School diploma or GED

Ferramentas

CPMP

MS Office

Descrição da vaga

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

Develops and manages new and existing programs by recommending, monitoring or adjusting appropriate plant operating procedures to meet program requirements within the manufacturing facility. Coordinates program vendor activities including design, tooling and parts suppliers to ensure cost, deliver and quality targets are met according to customer requirements and schedules. Prepares quotations for piece cost and tooling. Provides technical launch support at customer assembly locations.

• Know and understand Bowling Green Metalforming Quality and Environmental policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Proactively and effectively manage all programs using the Cosma Program Management Process (CPMP) with specific emphasis on project schedules and successful delivery of milestones that satisfy company requirements for product design, manufacturability, development, quality, cost, performance and timing.
• Conduct all project phase and gate reviews with the appropriate internal and external stakeholders within the framework of the CPMP system.
• Initiate, create and/or maintain all necessary program management documents as per the requirements of the CPMP system.
• Identify and communicate any impediments to the successful completion of program objectives and milestones to internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions that will facilitate correction of any project deliverables that have varied from plan.
• Oversee day to day adherence to plan and work within the final budget approved for assigned programs/projects by company principals.
• Identify and communicate any deviations to program budget to internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Proactively engage and liaise with the required functional disciplines / departments to obtain program support and successful delivery of program milestones.
• Facilitate executive level interaction between appropriate company, customer and supplier personnel as warranted by program needs.
• Initiate as required by program deliverables actions to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to product design, development or testing procedures.
• Participate as required in initial contract evaluations and contribute to the determination of the scope of work for the project.
• Assist in the coordination of sub-contracted assemblies or testing services necessary to meet program deliverables.
• Work with BGM’s quality assurance department to develop quality assurance requirements for customer products and their manufacture in a zero‑defect environment.
• Assist in the sourcing and procurement of program related services and other requirements as requested/required by management.
• Capture best practices/lessons learned during the life of the program and help integrate into improvements of BGM’s CPMP process and standards.
• On‑going support as required/requested to continue to meet customer expectations post start of stabilized production.
• Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as required

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred, or technically related experience
• Experience and understanding of automotive production processes and techniques as required to provide necessary guidance preferred
• Experience in a Quality Environment- ISO/AQAP/MIL, or similar
• Minimum of 1-year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred with proven history of results preferred
• Extensive, 10–15+ years of experience as a Program/Project Manager in direct, customer‑facing roles for Ford, including program launches and delivery of cross‑functional initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Operational knowledge of ISO/TS16949 Core Tools knowledge preferred
• Operate standard office equipment preferred

Site Benefits:

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit‑Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
• Onsite cafeterias and fully stocked breakrooms
• Annual summer cookout
• Annual Christmas Parties
• Onsite Nurses

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI‑Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International